KOKO Plastic Surgery · Eye Surgery
Revision Eye Surgery
Finding what went wrong, then reshaping the crease
A crease that is too wide, eyes that do not match, a crease that has come undone. Revision eye surgery is for when you are unhappy with an earlier eye surgery, or want to correct the line and shape of your crease.
In a revision, it matters to pinpoint the cause and choose a method that fits it. At KOKO Plastic Surgery, we check the state of your previous surgery first, then reshape your eyes the way you want.
- Surgery time
- About 1 hour
- Anesthesia
- Sedation or local anesthesia
- Hospital stay
- Not needed
- Stitch removal
- After 4–6 days
- Recovery
- About 7 days
Who it is for
- Your crease is gradually coming undone
- Your crease is faint
- Your crease is wide and the scar stands out
- Your double eyelids are uneven
- Your crease does not suit your face and looks unnatural
- You have a scar left from epicanthoplasty
What is revision eye surgery?
It is a second surgery to correct an earlier eye surgery you are unhappy with, or to change the line and shape of your crease. We reshape your eyes the way you want.
A revision is worth considering when the crease is too wide, the two sides have become uneven, or the crease has come undone.
A revision needs an accurate read of the cause and a method that fits it. We recommend consulting a specialist with experience in eye surgery.
When a revision can be done
Here is a general guide to timing. It varies from person to person, so please contact us first.
- About 6 months after the previous surgery, the need for a revision can be judged accurately.
- If inflammation has occurred, the revision is done after it settles.
- Depending on your condition, you may need to wait about a year.
Aftercare
Swelling and bruising vary from person to person. To help your recovery, please follow these points.
- Keep the eye area cool from right after surgery until the swelling goes down.
- Avoid sleeping face down or on your side. Raising your head on 2–3 soft pillows or cushions eases swelling and pain.
- Avoid crying a lot, rubbing your eyelids hard or squeezing your eyes shut.
- Avoid alcohol and smoking for 3–4 weeks, as they slow wound healing.
- You can wear contact lenses after 2 weeks. Until then, wear glasses or sunglasses.
- Light makeup is fine after 2 weeks, and eyelash extensions after about 1 month.
- Avoid baths and saunas for about 3 weeks.
Risks and side effects
Results and recovery vary from person to person. The main risks and side effects are:
- Swelling and bruising after surgery or treatment
- Infection or inflammation
- Asymmetry, or a result that differs from what you pictured
- Scarring (when an incision is made)
- Numbness or changes in sensation (often temporary)
If anything concerns you, you can still reach us on WhatsApp after you fly home.
Revision by problem
We correct what happened in your previous surgery
Common problems, and how each one is revised.
Crease set too high
Often the crease was simply designed too high, and sometimes there is also too much fatty tissue. If the crease still looks too high and puffy after the swelling has gone down, a revision is needed.
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When the crease is high
If the crease is only slightly high, it can be corrected with the incisional method.
If it is much too high, it can still be reshaped in a revision.
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Sausage eyes
The crease is wide and the eyelid looks puffy.
In mild cases, we reduce the muscle below the crease to make the fold shallower.
Severe cases often overlap with a crease set much too high, and are revised the same way.
Crease too low, or undone
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When the crease is low
The crease was made too low and became an inner double eyelid once the swelling went down. Depending on your eyelid, we widen or correct the crease with the non-incisional or incisional method.
If the eyelid skin has sagged over time and now covers the crease, we remove some of the sagging skin and recreate the crease. In this case, the surgery is the same as a first double eyelid surgery.
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When the crease has come undone
A crease that has come undone can usually be redone with the non-incisional or incisional method.
Distorted crease
Instead of a single line, several lines appear to overlap. A revision is needed if the eyes look sunken and harsh, or if the crease has collapsed and looks unnatural.
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When there is a triple fold
When we firmly create the crease you want from among the lines, the weaker extra line tends to fade.
In more severe cases, we also reposition the muscle and fat.
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When the crease is distorted
We design the crease you want, open the skin and reposition the tissue where it belongs.
Unnatural crease
A revision is needed if the crease was made too strong, or if the incision scar is large enough to show you had surgery.
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When the fold is too deep
We make the fold of the crease shallower.
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When the incision scar stands out
The scar from the earlier surgery is noticeable. We revise it by re-stitching the scar.
If the scarring is severe, a dermis-fat graft taken from the inner thigh is needed.
Uneven double eyelids
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When the creases sit at different heights
If the creases on the two eyes sit in different places and look unnatural, a revision is needed.
We match the other side to the crease you prefer, so the two eyes line up.
WHY KOKO
Why patients choose KOKO for Revision Eye Surgery
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We find the cause before correcting
We work out what is happening from the previous surgery, then revise it with a method that fits the cause.
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25 years in practice
KOKO Plastic Surgery opened in 2001 as the first clinic in Apgujeong specializing in nose surgery. For 25 years since, we have planned surgery around the balance of the whole face.
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Dr. Cho, from consultation to surgery
Dr. Cho Bae-jung, our representative director and a board-certified plastic surgeon, handles your consultation and performs your surgery himself.
How long to stay
For revision eye surgery, plan to stay about a week
Stitches come out 4–6 days after surgery, and you can fly home once they are out. The method depends on your previous surgery, so we plan your schedule together at your consultation.
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Day 1
Visit and consultation
Dr. Cho checks the result of your previous surgery and decides how to revise it. A medical interpreter joins you.
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Surgery day
Surgery
About 1 hour under sedation or local anesthesia. No hospital stay.
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Following days
Follow-up checks
Disinfection and swelling checks. You come in from where you are staying.
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Days 4–6
Stitch removal
We remove the stitches and check the incisions. Recovery takes about 7 days.
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Flying home
Surgery certificate
We prepare the documents you need to leave Korea. You can still reach us on WhatsApp after you fly home.
- Medical interpreterA professional medical interpreter joins your consultation and surgery
- Airport transferOne-way or round-trip, depending on your surgery fee
- AccommodationA guesthouse is provided. You can switch to a hotel
- Service details
FAQ
Common questions about Revision Eye Surgery
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At about 6 months after the previous surgery, we can judge accurately whether a revision is needed. If inflammation has occurred, we wait until it settles, and depending on your condition, you may need to wait about a year.
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Yes. If the crease is only slightly high, we correct it with the incisional method. If it looks puffy, like sausage eyes, we reduce the muscle below the crease to make the fold shallower.
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Yes. In most cases it can be redone with the non-incisional or incisional method. If sagging eyelid skin is hiding the crease, we remove some of that skin and recreate the crease.
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Yes. We revise it by re-stitching the scar. If the scarring is severe, a dermis-fat graft taken from the inner thigh is needed.
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Yes. You can message us in English on WhatsApp (+82 10-9608-0042). A medical interpreter joins you for the consultation and surgery at the clinic.
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It depends on your previous surgery and the revision method. Send your photos and surgical history on WhatsApp (+82 10-9608-0042), and we will give you an estimate. We can also go over it in an online consultation.
How to start
Getting started is easy.
Book a consultation online, or send us your questions on WhatsApp. We will reply in English.
- Book online
Choose a date and time that suits you for your consultation.
- Ask on WhatsApp
A short question is enough to start.
- Photos are optional
Front, side and 45° photos help us give you a more specific cost estimate.
Scan with your phone to open a WhatsApp chat with us (+82 10-9608-0042).